This summer is shaping up to be like no other. It’s clear that, for a majority ofJewish camps, summer 2020 will not go on as it normally does. And yet, we all want to be supportive of these essential institutions and communities. Just what can we parents do to lend a hand at this unprecedented moment?
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Our guests this week — Corey Cutler of Foundation for Jewish Camp; Carla Naumberg, mom and parenting author; Bradley Solmsen, the executive director of Surprise Lake Camp; and Jacob Cytryn, the executive director of Ramah Wisconsin — were transparent about what the camp community is doing during this time to survive financially and stay strong and connectedthroughout this summer.
You can clickhereto hear, first-hand, what they have to say. Or read on for our top takeaways, below.
1. Advocate for the distribution of communal funds that were previously allocated for summer camps this year.机构，包括当地的联盟，犹太教堂等，往往在地方的支持阵营和露营资金的学费援助的条款。ios下载beplay由于许多营地not happening, these institutions may not have considered moving forward with distributing said funds to your camps. Here’s the rub: While some costs will not be incurred this summer — like food, transportation, and summer staffing — approximately 50 to 60 percent of camp costs are fixed and have already been spent. So here’s what you can do: Reach out to these institutions and advocate for your camps. Remind them of the importance of supporting your camp this year so it’s available to your community next year, and each year after. You got this!
2.让你的阵营的工作人员知道你关心，并询问是否有一种方法来帮助。We could all use a friend these days. Some of the recurring themes of this week’s conversation was an appreciation for connecting with one another and the importance of community during this time. Your camps may have (non-financial) ways for you to be helpful, such as reaching out tofirst-time camperswho were not able to make it — you can help keep them in the fold for next year! Some camps may ask you to share testimonials about camp to keep the camp community and spirit alive and strong.
3. Keep spreading camp values and love.Although you may live in distant locations, camp is a lifelong community. Take this time to reach out to other camp community members who may be going through a difficult time. Part of this time can and should be about simply being there for each other as akehilah作为一个社区。
4.侧翻今年夏天的学费明年。This makes a huge difference to camps in terms of cash flow! Of course, camp administrators fully understand that many of us are going through dire financial times and do not want to assert any guilt over this ask. Obviously, your family’s needs come first! If, however, you might be able to allocate any portion of yourtuition dollars对明年的学费或作为捐赠，它会有所作为。
5.捐钱。If you are able to do this, it’s obviously one of the best ways to support you camp during this tough time. Most camp donations are beingmatcheddollar for dollar — or even dollars! — during this time. This financial decision does not need to be made today, or even tomorrow. If and when you can lend any financial support, it will be welcome! Do not feel obligated to make financial decisions that you are not prepared to make just yet.
We encourage you to think out of the box to grow this list! No matter how or what you do, the important thing is that camp professionals are feeling the love. Keep it up, Camp Kveller!
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